Sarasota, Florida - June 5, 2002
Thirty Memorial Reefs were cast April 26 & 27, 2002
Some family members were there to
witness the casting of their loved one's Memorial Reef. Family members are allowed
to participate with the casting as much as they desire.
June 4, 2002 -
Families visit the Memorial Reefs the night before the placement.
June 5, 2002 - Most
families come aboard the barge to visit with their loved ones' Memorial Reefs. A touch , a
tear, a message drawn on the Memorial. It was a special time for all who were
there.
The Barge is off to Seven Mile Reef
for the final placement.
The families take a charter boat out
to the placement location.
Thirty Memorial Reefs are placed in
a U shape configuration at Seven Mile Reef off Manatee County FL.
Families watch as the Pinnacle
Memorial memorializing the individuals included in the Community Reef is lowered.
Larger placements require the use of a barge, tugboat and crane. Divers (not
pictured) assured the proper placement of each Memorial Reef.